Vocalists

full nelson · Post by **full nelson** » 26 Sep 2004 19:36

Who are some of your favorite vocalists? I really enjoy good lyrics, but sometimes a voice just transforms into an instrument and the lyrics don't even matter. Not many people can do that. Anyone cross your mind? Or is there just someone you like to hear?

Geoff Tate from Queensryche has one of the greatest voices I think. Hearing him sing Take Hold of the Flame is something to behold...huge range.

Muffinman · Post by **Muffinman** » 26 Sep 2004 20:02

Tarja Turunen of Nightwish.
The first song I thought of when I read your post was "Deep Silent Complete" by Nightwish. I think you would like it, Brad!!! (Seriously -- check it out!!!)
(Also listen to "Over the Hills and Far Away"!!!!!!!)

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 26 Sep 2004 21:11

Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden

Rob Halford of Judas Priest

crazydwarf · Post by **crazydwarf** » 26 Sep 2004 21:17

Davey Havoc of AFI I think would be one of my favorites. His voice is so good...

kaos · Post by **kaos** » 26 Sep 2004 23:51

Maynard James Keenan from Tool

sandman420 · Post by **sandman420** » 27 Sep 2004 00:39

ill second that as maynard from perfect circle. Absolute best vocals EVER, even better than his performances with tool.

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » 27 Sep 2004 05:04

Zach De La Rocha is the funking shiit!! Even in the rare solo stuff that's around for his new album he still rocks!! It's such a shame that the best vocalist and the best guitarist in the world are no longer in the same band.

innersmile · Post by **innersmile** » 27 Sep 2004 05:19

Josh Homme- Queens of the Stone Age
James Hetfield- Metallica
Eddie Vedder- Pearl Jam (one of the best t shirts I've ever seen is, "who died and made you Eddie Vedder?")
Guy from the Datsuns, I should know his name
Bruce Dickenson- Maiden
Phil Anselmo- Ex Pantera
Kurt Cobain- Duh
That girl from the Distillers rules, as does Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth
Chris Cornell- Super unknown album of Sound Garden rules.
...and finally, the vocalist for Kings of Leon. "I love to watch you when you're dancin'!"

EDIT: and Nick Oliveri (sp?) from Kyuss...

Seath · Post by **Seath** » 27 Sep 2004 10:43

Yesss! Kings of Leon!! I love them

Cat stevens, yea thats right I said it.. fuck yall

mc · Post by mc » 27 Sep 2004 11:36

Dude, Cat has a great voice...

Jeff Buckley

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 27 Sep 2004 11:41

Captain Beefheart.

C-Fan · Post by **C-Fan** » 27 Sep 2004 16:40

morRissey

edit: ooh, and bjork

brian relly · Post by **brian relly** » 27 Sep 2004 17:02

Jeremy wrote:Zach De La Rocha is the funking shiit!! Even in the rare solo stuff that's around for his new album he still rocks!! It's such a shame that the best vocalist and the best guitarist in the world are no longer in the same band.

Dude, I like Rage, but I hope you didn't just call Tom Morello the best guitarist in the world.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 27 Sep 2004 17:07

C-Fan wrote:Morissey

Sorry to be a bitch, but it’s "morRissey" - my Smiths albums would collectively turn over in their theoretical graves if I didn't fix that one. Anyway, I second the motion - Morrissey is not only the greatest vocalist in the world, but he also managed to single-handedly distort my perception of masculinity resulting in an over-abundance of tight trousers and nancy-pants histrionics.

Matt Kain

Jeremy · Post by **Jeremy** » 27 Sep 2004 17:12

Stephen Barnes wrote:
Dude, I like Rage, but I hope you didn't just call Tom Morello the best guitarist in the world.

Easily the best guitarist in the world. How can anybody doubt that? I geuss it could be argued that some classical guitarists are better - people like John Williams or Tom Ward but having heard all three play live, I have to say that I found Tom M. much more exciting to listen to.

brian relly · Post by **brian relly** » 27 Sep 2004 17:27

Jeremy wrote:
Stephen Barnes wrote:
Dude, I like Rage, but I hope you didn't just call Tom Morello the best guitarist in the world.
Easily the best guitarist in the world. How can anybody doubt that?

He almost never plays real chords, for one. Half the time he's just breaking his equipment (or just using it improperly) to get cool effects.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 27 Sep 2004 17:56

Captain Beefheart.

shaggster · Post by **shaggster** » 27 Sep 2004 18:11

claudio sanchez,
jarret from BFS

Laroche · Post by **Laroche** » 27 Sep 2004 20:29

Maynard. James. Keenan.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 27 Sep 2004 20:49

Captain Beefheart.